Breaking news nigeria 2019 january
Here are some of the major breaking news stories in Nigeria for January 2019:
- Nigerian Air Force Plane Crashes in Abuja: On January 2, 2019, a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) plane crashed in Abuja, killing seven people, including the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar's wife, and the wife of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin.
- Boko Haram Attacks Borno State: On January 3, 2019, Boko Haram insurgents attacked the town of Rann in Borno State, killing at least 30 people and displacing many more.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 11.37%: On January 15, 2019, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced that Nigeria's inflation rate had risen to 11.37% in December 2018, the highest in over two years.
- Fuel Scarcity Hits Nigeria: On January 17, 2019, fuel scarcity hit Nigeria, leading to long queues at petrol stations and prices rising to as high as N250 per liter.
- Nigerian Government Suspends Electricity Tariff Hike: On January 22, 2019, the Nigerian government suspended a planned electricity tariff hike, following widespread protests and criticism from Nigerians.
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.38% in Q4 2018: On January 24, 2019, the NBS announced that Nigeria's economy had grown by 2.38% in the fourth quarter of 2018, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
- Nigerian Police Arrest Suspects in Connection with Murder of Super TV CEO: On January 25, 2019, the Nigerian police arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of Michael Usifo Ataga, the CEO of Super TV, who was found dead in his apartment in Lagos.
- Nigeria's Senate Passes 2020 Budget: On January 28, 2019, the Nigerian Senate passed the 2020 budget, which includes a provision for the establishment of a new national carrier and increased funding for the education sector.
These are just a few of the major breaking news stories in Nigeria for January 2019.